Total Covid-19 cases in South Africa rises to 14 355

On Saturday, the number of cases of people infected with Covid-19 in the country had increased by 831 bringing the total to 14 355. 

This according to a statement by the department of health.  

A further 14 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 259. 

A total of 149 deaths had been recorded in the Western Cape while 45 deaths were recorded in Kwa-Zulu Natal. 

Gauteng accounted for 25 of the total deaths. 

The Eastern Cape and Western Cape combined comprise 91% of the new 831 cases. 

A total of 18 004 new tests had been done bringing the total number of tests conducted to 439 559 tests.  

6 478 patients had recovered. 

16 May 2020
As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Africa is 14 355 with 831 new cases identified in the last 24 hour cycle of testing. The Eastern Cape and Western Cape combined comprise 91% of the new 831 cases. Case data: #Covid_19 pic.twitter.com/FjtenMGQ3p

— National Department of Health (@HealthZA) May 16, 2020

Notice: Coronavirus reporting at Caxton Local Media aims to combat fake news

Dear reader,
As your local news provider, we have the duty of keeping you factually informed on Covid-19 developments. As you may have noticed, mis- and disinformation (also known as “fake news”) is circulating online. Caxton Local Media is determined to filter through the masses of information doing the rounds and to separate truth from untruth in order to keep you adequately informed. Local newsrooms follow a strict pre-publication fact-checking protocol. A national task team has been established to assist in bringing you credible news reports on Covid-19.
Readers with any comments or queries may contact National Group Editor Irma Green (irma@caxton.co.za) or Legal Adviser Helene Eloff (helene@caxton.co.za).